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Publisher's Description
From ZoneAlarm:
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall blocks viruses that antivirus alone misses, stops hackers attempting to break into your computer, and unlike the default Windows firewall, provides outbound firewall protection to stop spyware from phoning home and botnets from taking over your PC. ZoneAlarm Free Firewall is easy for anyone to use. It operates automatically, due to its powerful DefenseNet cloud service, so users are not interrupted with unnecessary alerts.
What's new in this version: Version 10.2.078 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
3.4 starsout of 3,402 votes
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Current version:
2.6 starsout of 16 votes
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"not compatable with windows8"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.078
Pros
none of any use to my system
Cons
causes system to corrupt and needs to be uninstalled
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"Excellent free firewall"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.078
Pros
Sits quietly in the background,and does a great job.
Cons
none for a free software
Summary
Effective, works great for me.
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"They completely Ruined this Firewall!!!"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.078
Pros
Absolutely None!
Cons
Everything! It's a bloated, non-working, piece of crap!
1. This boated crapware changes settings on its own.
2. Constantly needs to update.
3. Can't even remember which apps have permission to access the
net.
4. Will cause your PC to lock up when starting for about 10
minutes about 50% of the time you start your computer.
5. Comes with Anti-Virus that NO ONE wants and re-enables its self
when you disable it.
6. Has other Crapware attached to it that no one wants.
7. It wants to install Toolbars and other crap.Summary
I have finally had enough. After over 15 years of using this product(Windows 95 through Windows 7); I just can't take it anymore. It's been going downhill since Check Point bought Zone Alarm, but at least it had been bearable up until now. Microsoft's Firewall might not be as secure but at least it isn't such a freaking hog with useless CRAP attached to it!!! Time to find a firewall that works like this one used to!
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"Nothing lasts forever. Horrible!!!"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.078
Pros
NONE! BAD! BAD! BAD!
Cons
Well where do we start? Comming from a PC Tech for 15+ years this USED to be a great firewall. However not anymore. This totally froze my machine running with XP and Avast. I could not figure out for the life of me what was going on. I re- installed windows 3 times before I figured out what was going on. I am one mad hatter! I used this software for years and years without a problem. And then there is the Ads that pop up every now and then. I think this was just a ploy to use their new Firewall with the Antivirus built in. I will NOT trust any products from them from now on. SHAME SHAME SHAME on you!
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"Not like it used to be"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.078
Pros
Easy to understand interface.. and that is about it..
Cons
- Locks programs in a login session and you cannot start them again, even if you let them to go online. This includes even basic programs like Firefox, Thunderbird, Notepad++, etc.
- Incredibly slow even if you have a powerful/fast machine with lots of RAM. Slower than Norton Suite..
- Does not turn off Windows Defender automatically, you have to do it manually unless you want to use ZoneAlarm+WD (which makes the things even worse)
- Smart monitoring option gives almost every software the right to connect to internet, even game trainers.Summary
After many years of using ZoneAlarm, I am sad that I had to uninstall it and switch to another "free" firewall + Avira AV. I was using ZoneAlarm since 2001 without any problems whatsoever, but it is a complete mess right now. Programs do not work as they should, it automatically locks them and you cannot start them again once you close them(for example: Firefox, Process Explorer, Thunderbird, etc.. Yes, browsers too!), it is of course until you restart your machine. Unbelievable. You cannot control anything; even if you activate so-called "smart monitoring". I am not sure those problems showed up because if they have included a free anti virus extension or not, but if you have a Win 7 system (64-bit) like me, do not ever consider installing this. I also tried it without free antivirus add-in, it again behaved annoyingly. I haven't renewed my McAfee subscription after using it one year, because it was slowing my computers, and I thought going back to "old friend" would be a clever solution for me, but I was really wrong. Totally disappointed with this "new" version of ZoneAlarm. It is a shame that such a good piece of software turned into an useless crap. Not recommended and you have been warned.
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""Where others slip, This FireWall is set to fight""
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.078
Pros
EASY FOR INSTALL.!! ZoneAlarm Free Firewall work in the same way as a hardware firewall, by monitoring and blocking information that comes to your computer via the Internet, however software firewalls must be installed as a program on your computer.
Cons
NONE..!! CONGRATULATIONS ZONEALARM designers.
Summary
Soy Profesor Universitario en una Comunidad
y mis alumnos no tienen dinero para proteger sus herramientas de trabajo (computadoras y laptop's) y la solucion de a esto es ZONEALARM GRATIS.
Gracias -a su generosidad y por muy buen producto. -
"A Proper Firewall That Keeps You In Control"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.078
Pros
In a day where we move to more ad more automated, behind the scenes software it's refreshing to see a major supplier of high quality dependable software,who still gives me, the customer both control and updates on it's use. I like to know what and who is asking for permission and to have the choice to accept or refuse connections. In this culture of adware, spyware etc. It pays to keep a handle on your net traffic. In my opinion no-one does this safer, easier or better than Zone Alarm
Cons
Occasional prompts to scan for malware or update
Summary
Only Firewall I both use and trust in over 12 years of use.
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"Incompatiable with Firefox browser"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.078
Pros
Not applicable
Cons
When I changed my browser to Firefox some 2 years ago,Zonealarm was found to be incompatiable and lay dormant; when I ocassionally used IE I guessed Zonealarm then woke up to work. However, when I install this new version it decapacitates my Firefox and necessitates a browser reinstallation.
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"In the Zone of protection"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.078
Pros
Safe
Easy to Use
Robust
Strong
IntuitiveCons
none to date
Summary
I have used "Zone Alarm" for many years now and have installed it on many a computer and laptop. The fire wall is a robust and very secure system. I have found it an easy to use programme which has become more intuitive over the years. On a lot of programs this always causes problems but I am pleased to say this was never the case for "zone alarm" it always installed and ran smoothly.
A friend who I told to download and use "zone Alarm" didn't follow my instructions and un-install her old firewall first which caused no end of problems but "zone Alarm" came to the rescue and talked us through sorting it all out.
Overall I would definitely say that "zone Alarm" is the best free Firewall out there and no other can come close. -
"secure and reliable"
Version: ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 10.2.078
Pros
Since I have Zone Alarm free Firewall, I never had problems with intrusions or malicious sites. The best thing in Zone Alarm is that whenever a program tries to access the internet from my pc without my request, I am advised to block this access, if I want to.
Cons
No cons on it.
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